Pensioner preparing to make history as 71-year-old Miss Great Britain contender: 'Age doesn't matter!'
Ann Marie Harper said people 'can do wonderful things' no matter their age

TL;DR
- Ann Marie Harper, 71, will compete in the Miss Great Britain Classic final on October 16.
- She is the oldest Scottish contender and aims to make history.
- Harper believes age is not a barrier to achieving wonderful things.
- She wants to combat loneliness and isolation, particularly among older people.
- Harper launched her own cosmetics brand at age 66 and is active on social media.
- She has openly discussed her own mental health struggles and advocates for seeking help.